r/Hounds

Every morning I’m mauled by love!

After extensive observation and several highly controlled experiments, Copernicus has concluded that the printer is not a machine, but an interdimensional paper-eating cryptid that screams before ejecting artifacts. He attempted to neutralize the threat immediately in the name of science, national security, and the preservation of the household. Further research is ongoing.

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Does anyone else’s little menace do this? I love her so much but she is a filthy lady 😂

We got Freyja in August of 2025 and she has learned to thrive ever since! She was originally 35lbs, she is now 50lbs.Before and after pics included. She loves to blep and nap lol

I’m a dog walker and the owners have me come walk their lab mix puppy but Sadie does not compromise comfort for such peasantries as walks! I’m truly jealous of her ability to find a good spot to stay put for 10 hours. All of these pics are from different days, she’s so lazy and I love her so much!

My best boy living his best life, redticks

Shes a giant lol

I used to think Chewby was big. I was not prepared for val. She's 7.5 inches taller than chewby and has about 30 pounds on her. But she is so gentle. There was a big storm last night and Harley (my cat) is terrified of storms but she didn't wanna miss out on her night time treats and was very bravely not hiding. Despite still not liking val very much, she went to val for comfort and was winding through her legs and rubbing up against her. Val isn't used to this kind of behavior from Harley but did her best to stay still and not scare Harley off.

They say there’s nothing quite like a hound dog, they were right!

My puppy is now 6 months old. Overall, she's pretty good, but I got a trainer to work with jumping on people and on counters. I love my trainer, but one thing she said makes me question. My trainer says that dogs shouldn't be on furniture or on beds because if they are, they will think they're your peer. She said to think of an alpha dog who's high on a rock above the other dogs in his pack, and the "under-dogs" don't dare go up on the rock.

My puppy (Vizsla/coonhound mix) learned not to pee in the house VERY quickly, and literally, since the day I adopted her at two and a half months old, she never peed her bed or in her crate. However, she cried some nights, hating to be alone. So at 3 months old, she slept in my bed, and we both were happy. We spoon, where the top of my puppy's head is under my chin, and her back is against my chest and stomach as we both sleep on our side. It's very comforting to us both.

So does my puppy think of me more like a sister than her Mom? What do you guys think? Am I spoiling her?

Isn't watching TV with your hound(s) fun?! Does anyone else’s hound dog absolutely lose their mind at the TV? Gus cannot handle beeps, fast movement, or Donkey from Shrek. Movie nights are exhausting.

🆘️ On Euthanasia List at BARC, Houston for Monday, 5/18/26. Deadline at 1PM 🆘️

ID #A1600965

🆘️ RESCUE ONLY 🆘️

🐾 Meet Luna

Luna - ID #A1600965

Female | Spayed

American Foxhound Mix

DOB: 7/3/2018

Tricolor | ~66.4 lbs

Heartworm Negative

Intake Date: 12/18/18 (original adoption)

Return: 05/09/26 (owner surrender / euth request noted)

🩺 Medical Summary

• Heartworm negative

• Large skin mass on right chest (2" x 4")

• Requires surgical removal and biopsy

• Additional noted growth on abdomen

• Vaccinated (DA2PP, Bordetella, Rabies)

• Dewormed

• Preventative care given

🐾 Behavior Notes

Luna is described as having a loose, wiggly body and friendly demeanor with handlers.

Staff notes describe her as:

• Social and easy to handle

• Loose, relaxed body language

• Wagging tail during interactions

• Walks well on leash

• Calm and cooperative in kennel and outside runs

• Historically noted as "super friendly and easy to work with"

‼️ INCLUDE ID #A1600965 IN ALL COMMUNICATION ‼️

💔 Final Plea

Luna is a senior-leaning adult dog who has lived in a home before and is now facing urgent medical needs including a large mass requiring surgical evaluation. Despite this, she continues to show friendly, social behavior and a gentle temperament with staff. She deserves a chance to receive medical care and a safe place to rest!

💌 ALL HOLDS MUST BE IN WRITING — PLEASE DO NOT CALL

barcfoster@houstontx.gov

barcadoptions@houstontx.gov

BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov

📍 BARC Animal Shelter

3200 Carr St, Houston, TX 77026

www.houstontx.gov